DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 11hWish he’d just go … anywhere, but just absolutely gone!! 010
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebMaranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 13hExisting tech could be used for Australians to have their say on policy. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol... 💡✅Use myGov-based national advisory ballots to give citizens a direct say on major national policy questions and reduce the influence of wealthy interests and lobby groups.independentaustralia.netExisting tech could be used for Australians to have their say on policyA plan for Australians to have more of a direct say on policy decisions will also level the playing field for billionaires, big corps & lobbyists. 3207
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 09/10/2026A friend just wrote me about what is happening right now with AI decompiling games and applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) and it has really shaken me because the implications for the free market are staggering Basically closed source software is over forever and it happened overnightheise.deOpen-Source Guru Raymond: AI Ends Closed-Source SoftwareOpen-source co-founder Eric S. Raymond explains closed-source software is effectively over thanks to AI-powered reverse engineering. 59504246
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebMichael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Albo’s support down. Could he really lose his seat? Michael Pascoe reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/albos-support-do… 3310028
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebMichael Pascoe @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The US - a warning for us 22311
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebDavid Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Coalition MPs concede the party’s newly released immigration policy has not been costed in full by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), despite Angus Taylor defending the plan as "budget neutral". #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comCoalition MPs concede immigration pledge not fully costed by independent watchdogAngus Taylor says opposition ‘worked closely’ with Parliamentary Budget Office but Liberal sources say it has not yet conducted a full analysis of the policy 33818
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebKon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Angus Taylor is punching down again today bragging he will cut our Refugee and Humanitarian intake by a staggering 50%. You have to go back to 1977-78 for the last time Australia’s refugee and humanitarian intake was just 10,000 places. (That was the year when Malcolm Fraser established our first 59223
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 06/10/2026Amazon is building 33 data centre buildings at the site of the 'Homer City gas plant' - one of the biggest planned fossil fuelled power stations on the planet. Yet Amazon keeps claiming they're bastions of 'energy efficiency'........ 19635
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/10/2026New in PN: “Project Meridian” is the stuff of satire "Leading this project of ruthless mapping will be 'three of our nation’s best minds:' Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich. In other words — at the risk of being unkind — a weirdo, a beardo, and a fatty."publicnotice.co“Project Meridian” is the stuff of satireElon Musk, Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey walk into a bar ... and are given the keys to the DoD. 1241905538
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebCrikey @crikey.com.au · 05/10/2026We want your burning questions about data centre development for an upcoming episode of the Cut Through podcast featuring climate analyst Ketan Joshi and Dr Ben Eltham. www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/05/d...crikey.com.auCALL OUT: We want your data centre questions for Ketan Joshi and Ben ElthamData centres are a pressing issue for Australia. What questions about them do you want answered? 6148
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Rising rates could 'bite' into Australia's $4.5 trillion superannuation sector, warns Bank of America www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auRising interest rates could 'bite' into Australian retirement savings, warns Bank of AmericaInterest rates are approaching levels that would hurt Australia's economy and the retirement savings managed by major superannuation funds, according to the Bank of America's head of interest rates st... 132
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka Deb💚🌏Myles🌏💚 @rainbowregionmyles.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We have normalised something completely fucking insane. Australia now has 178 billionaires worth $686 billion, while working people are skipping meals and struggling to pay their fucking mortgages. 69646
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026All Republicans have to offer voters in the midterms is failure, lies, corruption, cover ups, fear mongering, name calling, enrichment of oligarchs, christian nationalism, racism, data centers everywhere, flock cameras, higher prices, new wars and fake bribes. Hell of a platform. 21541321314
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebThe Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"Australian households do not set petrol prices. Not buying fuel is not an option, and the increase in petrol prices was the most recent driver of headline inflation" writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social Read the full piece on The Point: sbrew.link/MWOeCP5I 310144
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026TIME: You said you might annihilate Iran TRUMP: Yeah, I would do that. It's possible. TIME: How can the president of peace be calling for annihilation of an entire people? TRUMP: Bc by annihilating Iran, we've created peace in the world. With Iran, I don't think you could ever have peace.time.comRead TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview TranscriptThe U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections. 278947279
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebCharlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There is a moment at the very very end of Abdul El-Sayed's podcast with Ezra Klein (book recommendation section) where he talks about the idea of "speaking truth to pain" and this will be staying with me for an extremely long time. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o... 11571822059
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/09/2026absolutely demented. like a scene from a horror movie 3193124032641
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebMelissa @artistaffame.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I spent the day with grannies for action who are a bunch of older women who want to make a difference and think jobseeker is too low they are in their 70s and 80s and have been out collecting physical signatures for their petition id like to help by getting as many signatures as possible 79941
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebMelissa @artistaffame.bsky.social · 26/09/2026On their online petition c.org/S6X65dRGZY please sign and sharec.orgSign the PetitionRaise JobSeeker Above the Poverty Line Now 45640
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebEdward Harrison @edwardnh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Reposted without comment 3649381
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebEddy Jokovich @eddyjokovich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Labor abandons action against illegal Israeli settlements, scapegoats migrants for the housing crisis, and allows One Nation’s culture wars to reshape Australian politics. Just like Liberal-light.newpolitics.com.auFrom Israel to immigration, Labor is losing its political nerveLabor abandons action against illegal Israeli settlements, scapegoats migrants for the housing crisis, and allows One Nation’s culture wars to reshape Australian politics. 35528
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebAliceK @coalisdead.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Australian Security Leaders Climate Group and ex chief of defence Adm. Chris Barrie asks a simple question; ‘if the PM is going to New York & say ‘climate security is national security,’ where’s the plan?’ “Albanese short on substance” #AttentionSeeker #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.com‘Short on substance’: Albanese urges climate action on world stage – but advocates say Australia failing on fossil fuelsPrime minister says ‘climate security is the new national security’ in keynote speech in New York 53721
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The atmosphere just hit a new water-vapour record: 27.35 kg of water vapour per m2 in August 2026, ~20 trillion litres more water than the previous record. Warmer air holds ~7% more moisture per °C. More water vapour means more energy to fuel extreme weather. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comEl Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in AugustGlobal heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say 38795438
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebRobert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 20/09/2026I can't get over how visibly insane he is these days. This is like reading a note from your great aunt who insists she used to be married to Winston Churchill. 5641283
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebDemCast USA @demcast.com · 19/09/2026Any questions? Many thanks to snarkypoliticoguy (TT) for this accurate summary. 301226597
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebWendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My God, the Coalition is pathetic. A new curriculum focusing on "Western Culture"? As we sit at the bottom of the world with the Asian and Pacific nations as our neighbours? Wake me up when this shit is over! 5144296
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebJRBsays @jrbsays.bsky.social · 19/09/2026“Mr Leeser pledged a Coalition government would support a return to a one-year teacher accreditation system.” This fool has clearly never spent time in a classroom, or spoken with teachers. #AusPol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.au'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plansThe Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues. 1102
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 19/09/2026It’s really that simple. His ego and megalomania tie everything together—the war, the tariffs, the economy, affordability, the grift, the corruption, and his attempts to glorify himself with shiny objects large and small. 39244191296
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebGekko @gekko.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A headline that captures the total point of One Nation! All policies and and remarks lead directly to Gina's self-interests and world-views NOTHING HERE LEADS TO THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION OR AUSTRALIANS 23118
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In recent days, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, quit his job and posted warnings about the risks of the technology. Now a call by prominent leaders of the industry to slow down A.I. development. #AI @nytimes.com podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...podcasts.apple.comThe A.I. Researcher Whose Rebellion Is Changing EverythingPodcast Episode · The Daily · 14 September · 34min 001
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebRuth Dawkins @dorkymum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Make a band edible: Crowdie House. 161
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebStilgherrian @stilgherrian.com · 13/09/2026My sympathies go out to everyone who works in hospitality. Your job sucks. 181
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Hmmmm… true. A general lack of respect has set in for many jobs these days. No wonder so many are questioning their career choices. #Nurses & #teachers cop way too much abuse as well. Many in our society think they ‘know’ everything. They don’t! 010
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Woolworths now using silver Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) security stickers on high-value meat products like porterhouse steak to prevent shoplifting. 😢 001
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebNicole Chvastek @nicolechvastek.bsky.social · 10/09/2026US AI developer Jacob Coxon has walked away from the industry saying they know it can hack in to anything and will kill humanity. But we build their mausoleum data centres like bedazzled enablers and barely mention it in the news. “Truth Lies&Media” is live!💫 Promo Match Frame Editing #auspol 12612
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Continue to feel frustrated and angry at their gross inaction towards Israel. Extremely disappointed #labor. You are failing because you are ignoring the Australian public. STOP IT! 051
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebSimon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“Many Australians are aghast that our government cannot do the bare minimum to protect Palestinians and that inaction does damage to our social cohesion." #auspol 37627
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Israel is “warning” Australia not to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Palestinian land. What will they do? Stop selling us weapons tested in a genocide? Let’s start there. 38292128
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The world can see the danger and utter stupidity of Trump, yet his MAGA cult just ignores the rot he posts daily. Turn him off before he finishes his insane destruction !! 032
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebBlakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Pauline Hanson says native title has “dispossessed” people of their land. Fact-checkers asked native title lawyers to name one case, in 33 years since Mabo, where a determination took freehold from its owner. They found none. Here’s why, it’s how the law was built blakandblack.com/2026/09/07/n...blakandblack.comNative Title, Freehold and the Backyard Never at RiskFreehold has never been at risk from Native Title in Australia, and arguments to the contrary by One Nation demonstrate the manipulation of community sentiment. 34931
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebThe Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The 80-year-old president is facing calls to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment after he spent an entire day posting deranged AI-generated slop on Truth Social. thedailybeast.comTrump Faces Fresh Calls for Removal Over AI-Fueled Posting FrenzyThe president posted concerning social media slop throughout Sunday. 77413
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebRɪᴄʜᴀʀᴅ Tᴜꜰꜰɪɴ ᵃᵘ ᶜᵇʳ ᶜᶠᶜ @richardtuffin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Hi @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social Please stop boasting about battery uptake while this stuff is going on. Thanks 21710
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Labor’s One Nation problem: One Nation just won a seat from Labor that it had held for 37 years. It’s a sign that #Labor needs to become the radical force in its own right, not just copy One Nation’s agenda. #auspol @newpolitics.bsky.social SPOT ON again! open.substack.com/pub/newpolit...open.substack.comLabor’s One Nation problemOne Nation just won a seat from Labor that it had held for 37 years. It’s a sign that Labor needs to become the radical force in its own right, not just copy One Nation’s agenda. 131
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Nothing to Hide? Everything to Lose. Palantir and Cellebrite being gifted access to public and private data by Labor @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/robodebt-enc...michaelwest.com.auRobodebt encore? Palantir lurks as MPs shirk vote, NDIS Bill passes - Michael WestPoliticians went AWOL from Parliament by the dozen on the NDIS vote amid denials about automation and Palantir's role. Is this Robobdebt II? 10185100
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebSydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026And lo! an angel of the Lord appeared unto the Nannas and the prophet Bob and said: Chris Minns hath promised you a Great Koala National Park but he proclaimeth it not. ..go forth and sound the trumpet, for Minns trembleth at the voice of the Nannas! 37715
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebPeggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Laura Tingle: “Instead, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, turned up in Washington this week, beaming like kid in lolly shop next to Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth, announcing that the US was going to be escalating even further its military presence in Australia.” #auspol 02611
Reposted by DuchessFrida aka DebAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/09/2026“We could do tremendous good for ourselves by just not trading with countries” — Trump’s bonkers view of trade is that you become wealthy by not engaging in commerce 8974188980
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Understanding algebra would be too high a bar for the orange felon — I mean he’s consistently proved that he has no idea how percentages work #math🧮 000
DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Looks like a black-nose valais lamb… ☺️ cutie 000